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News & Tips: Good Convenience Foods for the Outdoorsman on the Go...
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Good Convenience Foods for the Outdoorsman on the Go

It can be hard to eat well when you’re on a backpacking, hunting or fishing trip. Typically, the most abundant convenient and cheap grub options during your travels involve mountains of sodium and a…
News & Tips: Get Into Shape For Deer Season
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Get Into Shape For Deer Season

Deer season can be a great test -- a test of your tracking and shooting skills, a test of your patience and understanding of your environment, and a test of your physical mettle. This last one --…
News & Tips: 4 Get Ready Deer Hunting Tips to do in July & August (video)...
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4 Get Ready Deer Hunting Tips to do in July & August (video)

July and August are normally the hottest months of the year. Most people work all day, drive home, and relax in front of the air conditioner or ceiling fan with the TV roaring. DVDs from last year’s…
News & Tips: Hogs In The Swamp
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Hogs In The Swamp

The title of this post sounds like a bad “B movie” from the 1960s; however, if you want an adrenaline rush as well as a good way to fill your freezer, please read on, my friends. As a member of Bass…
News & Tips: Elk Hunting 101 Basics
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Elk Hunting 101 Basics

If you are a first-time elk hunter, follow these guidelines carefully to have a successful hunt. Plan Ahead for Your Elk Hunt This is not to be taken lightly. Health is first and foremost: Get in…
News & Tips: How to Get Out of a Summer Muskie Drought: Part 1 of 6: Night Fishing...
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How to Get Out of a Summer Muskie Drought: Part 1 of 6: Night Fishing

Muskies are never easy. We hear all kinds of things about what makes them tough to catch – and one of them is warm-water, dog-day summer conditions. But actually, in many ways, summer is my favorite…
News & Tips: Health Benefits of Fishing (infographic)...
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Health Benefits of Fishing (infographic)

As if you needed another reason to get out on the water and fish, here are some health benefits of fishing. Whether you are on the river, the lake or out at sea, Bass Pro Shops has the fishing gear…
News & Tips: Is Montana The Best (Lower 48) State for Hunting?...
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Is Montana The Best (Lower 48) State for Hunting?

Now, declaring a best state for hunting is difficult from the get-go because it all depends on what we’re talking about hunting: hog, duck, turkey, wolf, bison? Also, we’ve left Alaska off of…
News & Tips: ATV Safety Basics
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ATV Safety Basics

All-terrain vehicles are enjoyed by outdoor enthusiasts for their adventurous off-roading capabilities and versatility. But don’t let their rugged exterior fool you – they are not immune from serious…
News & Tips: The Best Hunting States for Fall & Early Winter (infographic)...
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The Best Hunting States for Fall & Early Winter (infographic)

Ever wonder which states offer the best Fall hunting for waterfowl, deer, elk, wild hogs and more? With this handy map you'll wonder no more. For your Fall and early Winter hunting needs, Bass Pro…
Dove hunter shooting
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Dove Hunting Tips: Early Season Doves

Oil up your shotguns, unpack your camo and shoot a few practice rounds. Dove hunting season is on tap. Although they can be hunted into January in most states, the real excitement of doves is that…
Bird hunter in the field
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Hunting Birds of Autumn

Autumn is that all too short season between late summer and fall. Dear to the hearts of shotgunners, autumn is a magical time in the field. It is a time of harvest for farmers and hunters alike.…